Since Independence · 1975

Diplomacy for Sovereignty.
Partnership for Prosperity.

Formulating and implementing São Tomé and Príncipe's foreign policy since 1975 — protecting national sovereignty, promoting blue economy, and serving our citizens across the world.

193
UN Member States
14
Diplomatic Missions
48+
Bilateral Agreements
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Minister

H.E. Alberto Neto

Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities

Secretary-General

Amb. Carla de Sousa

Headquarters, São Tomé

Global Presence

CPLP · African Union · UN · Gulf of Guinea Commission

Embassies in Lisbon, Luanda, Beijing, Paris, Geneva

Latest Updates

All news
CPLP · 15 Mar 2026

STP chairs CPLP presidency

São Tomé and Príncipe assumes leadership of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries for 2026-2027.

BILATERAL · 10 Feb 2026

New strategic pact with Portugal

Agreement on renewable energy, digital transition and higher education signed.

BLUE ECONOMY · 12 Jan 2026

Gulf of Guinea Summit

Regional commitment to sustainable fishing, maritime security and anti-piracy.

Our Mandate

Formulate. Coordinate. Implement. The Ministry ensures national sovereignty and territorial integrity through principled diplomacy and global cooperation.

Foreign Affairs

Advancing sovereignty, maritime security and multilateral engagement across CPLP, African Union and United Nations.

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International Cooperation

Managing development aid, technical cooperation and partnership programs with EU, UN, CPLP and bilateral partners.

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Consular Services

Passports, visas, legalizations, emergency support for nationals abroad and foreign citizens.

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Bilateral Relations

Africa

Maritime security, CPLP integration

Europe

Portugal, EU funds, mobility

Americas

South-South, climate finance

Asia-Pacific

Infrastructure, digital cooperation

Multilateral

UN, SIDS, Gulf of Guinea

“São Tomé and Príncipe's foreign policy is rooted in peace, respect for international law, and an unwavering commitment to our partners — for the prosperity of our people and the protection of our blue nation.”

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H.E. Alberto Neto

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities